How to Ensure that the U.S. Drone Program Does Not Undermine Human Rights

The Obama Administration has dramatically escalated targeted killing by drones as a central feature of its counterterrorism response. Over the past two years, the administration has begun to reveal more about the targeted killing program, including in a leaked Department of Justice White paper on targeted killing and in public remarks by several senior officials.While this information is welcome, it does not fully address our concerns.